Thomas Hehir
About Thomas Hehir
Thomas Hehir serves as the Chief Operations Officer for Asia Pacific at Alinea International, a position he has held since 2015. He has a background in social policy and business administration, with experience in managing humanitarian programs and operations.
Work at Alinea International
Thomas Hehir has served as the Chief Operations Officer (Asia Pacific) at Alinea International since 2015. In this role, he has guided the company's growth in the Asia Pacific region while managing day-to-day operations. He has played a crucial role in preparing the organization for rapid expansion. His responsibilities include overseeing operational strategies and ensuring effective implementation of projects.
Previous Experience
Before joining Alinea International, Thomas Hehir worked at CHASE (Community Health Advancement and Student Engagement) as Chief Executive Officer from 2014 to 2015. He also held the position of Telesales Consultant at Red Energy from 2011 to 2012. His diverse experience in both leadership and sales roles has contributed to his operational expertise.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Hehir studied at the University of Melbourne, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Business Administration and Management from 2011 to 2014. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master's degree in Social Policy from 2015 to 2016. His academic focus included exploring the integration of private enterprise within social policy frameworks.
Achievements in Humanitarian Programs
In his role at Alinea International, Thomas Hehir managed the mobilization of the Australian Humanitarian Partnership program, overseeing more than $35 million in grant funding. He has negotiated and consulted on grant contracts with both government entities and NGOs, providing corporate input and management to various aspects of the program. He played a lead role in the tender process, collaborating with associates to submit bids to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Educational Background
Thomas Hehir attended Jakarta International School from 2004 to 2010, completing his secondary education. His educational journey continued at the University of Melbourne, where he focused on business and social policy, culminating in a Master's degree that included a minor thesis on improving value chain efficiency while pursuing social outcomes.